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3. Emphasize suitable and equitable water allocation for all water-using sectors to fulfil basic water requirements in agriculture and for domestic purposes. This is to be done by establishing efficient and sustainable water usage priorities for each river basin under clear water allocation criteria, incorporating beneficiaries’ cost sharing based on ability to pay and level of services. 4. Identify clear directions for provision and development of raw water of suitable quality, compatible with the potential and demands of each river basin, while conserving the natural resources and maintaining the environment. 5. Provide and develop raw water sources for farmers extensively and equitably to respond to water demand in sustainable agriculture and for domestic consumption, similar to deliveries of other basic infrastructure services provided by the State. 6. Include in the curriculum at all levels of formal education water-related topics, to create awareness of the value of water and understanding of the importance of efficient water usage and of the need to maintain natural and man-made water sources. 7. Provide sufficient and sustainable financial support for water-related research, public relations, information collection and technology transfer to the public. 8. Promote and support the participation, with clear identification of its format, of nongovernment and government organizations in efficient water management. Water management includes water usage, water source conservation and monitoring of water quality. 9. Accelerate the preparation of plans for flood and drought protection, including damage control and rehabilitation efficiently and equitably with proper use of land and other natural resources. 4. Endorsement by the Cabinet In its weekly meeting of 25 July 2000, the Cabinet endorsed the national water vision, its policies and related directives. VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Conclusions 1. A well-planned process for the formulation of the national water vision and its downstream actions (strategic actions) has been in place since 1997. <strong>The</strong> process consists of a series of brainstorming meetings among more than a hundred national experts – government officials, NGO representatives, academics and consultants. 2. At the time of this report preparation, both NWRC and the Cabinet have endorsed the national water vision, along with its policies and blueprint for action. 2. Recommendations It is fortunate that the formulation of the national water vision and actions leading to its realization are occurring at a time when the new (1997) Constitution is beginning to shape the country’s future. <strong>The</strong> Constitution calls for public participation and partnership in all national development endeavours, including those of the water sector. In this spirit, the following recommendations are presented: 1. Demand attention from the political sector. National water visions in Southeast Asia 93
2. Clarify water rights and water allocation practices. Formulate a clear division of responsibilities between ONWRC (as the topmost national water management body) and local authorities (the river basin committees). 3. Promote and support the river basin committees to exercise local authority in river basin water management. 4. Lobby for inclusion of the output of the national water vision in the forthcoming Ninth National Plan. REFERENCES 1. TDRI. ‘Water shortages: managing demand to expand supply’ in <strong>The</strong> 1990 TDRI Year-End Conference, Industrialization in Thailand and its impact on the environment, 8-9 December 1990, Bangkok 2. Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). <strong>The</strong> First National Economic Development Plan (1961–1966) 3. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Second National Economic Development Plan (1967–1971) 4. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Third National Economic Development Plan (1972–1976) 5. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Fourth National Economic Development Plan (1977–1981) 6. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Fifth National Economic Development Plan (1982–1986) 7. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Sixth National Economic Development Plan (1987–1991) 8. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Seventh National Economic Development Plan (1992–1996) 9. Office of the NESDB. <strong>The</strong> Eighth National Economic Development Plan (1997–2001) 10. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Second National Economic Development Plan (1967– 1971) 11. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Third National Economic Development Plan (1972– 1976) 12. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Fourth National Economic and Social Development Plan (1977–1981) 13. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Fifth National Economic and Social Development Plan (1982–1986) 14. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Sixth National Economic and Social Development Plan (1987–1991) 15. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Seventh National Economic and Social Development plan (1992–1996) 16. Office of the NESDB. Evaluation of the Eighth National Economic Development plan (1997– 2001) 17. Snoh Unakul. Monetary and Fiscal Policy and Economic Development Planning of Thailand. 1971. Ramin Publisher 18. Binnie & Partners (Overseas) Ltd. October 1997. Chao Phraya Basin Water Management Strategy, Final report. Prepared for the Office of the NESDB, Bangkok 94 National water visions in Southeast Asia
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